UN Children's Fund Careers in Ethiopia

UN Children's Fund Consulancy for Quality Assurance of the baseline Survey for improved nutrition-Ethiopian Nationals Careers in Ethiopia

Consulancy for Quality Assurance of the baseline Survey for improved nutrition-Ethiopian Nationals

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For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and development.

The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.

Purpose of the Assignment:

Quality assurance of the baseline –quantitative and qualitative survey for the EU-SHARE project entitled multi-sectoral interventions for improved nutrition.

Specific Assignment

Under the supervision of the M&E specialist (P2), the consultant will be responsible for:

1) Supervising the data collection process, both qualitative and quantitative data

2) Checking the quality of the data entry mask, raw data and the analysis performed

3) Delivering technical comments, corrections and suggestions for improvement of the final report, which includes the data analysis, results and interpretations.

The consultant will communicate with the contracted company for the completion of the baseline survey.

The consultant is expected to review systematically all the technical components of the documents prepared by the firm and supervise the field work (data collection).

For the data collection, the work will be focused on:

Training of the enumerators. Make sure a sufficient level of information is given to the enumerators.

Selection of the respondents. For the quantitative data, ensure a random selection is respected. For the qualitative data, check that the key informants and the panels for the

Focus Group Discussions are selected on a relevant way, in line with the needs.

Completion of the questionnaires: ensure the questionnaires are reviewed every day by the supervisors of the enumerators. Make sure that the enumerators go back to the respondents if information were wrongly captured.

For the data entry, consultant will:-

Check the da entry maks prepared by the firm

Ensure that method used for data entry is meant to avoid mistakes.

For the data analysis, the focus will be put on:-

Ensure that the data analysis method used answers the research questions pertaining to the objectives of the project.

Make sure

that the data analysis process provides sufficient information and it is statistically relevant.

Check the syntax files (analysis to be done using SPSS software).

For the final report, the area of focus will be:

-Results: check the accuracy.

Check the consistency between the data extract form the analysis and those presented in the report

Interpretation and discussion of thefindings: make sure that all the findings are directly derived from collected data and interpretations arealigned withthe findings and are pertinent.

Expected Deliverables

Field work (data collection): provide with regular feedbacks on the ongoing work. Prepare and share with UNICEF a report on the quality of data collection at the end of the process.- March 2017

Data entry quality check - March-April 2017

Data quality and analysis check. A report on quality of data is expected - April 2017

Review of the final report. Relevant technical comments and recommendations are shared with UNICEF CO. (The review will continue until the finalization of the document by the firm)- April-May 2017

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

Education

An advanced University Degree Public Health, Nutrition,

Statistics or related fields.

Years of relevant experience

At least three (3) years of progressively advanced work experience in nutrition, food security , public health in Ethiopia or abroad

Previous experience in carrying out similar assignment (surveys, studies, qualitative and quantitative analysis) in the fields of nutrition, food security and/or health.

Language requirements

Fluency in English is required.

At least a local Ethiopian language is essential

Competencies of Successful Candidate

1.Core Values

Commitment

Diversity and inclusion

Integrity

2.Core Competencies

Communication (II)

Working with people (II)

Drive for results (II)

3. Functional Competencies

Analyzing (III)

Deciding and initiating action (II)

Applying Technical Expertise (III)

Relating and networking (II)

To view our competency framework, please click here.

Please indicate your ability, availability and daily/monthly rate (in US$) to undertake the terms of reference above (including travel and daily subsistence allowance, if applicable). Applications submitted without a daily/monthly rate will not be considered.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation.

How to apply:
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization.
To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=503196